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Chicken Fajitas

These Chicken Fajitas are a great quick, easy, and healthy dinner that the whole family will love. Loaded with perfectly seasoned chicken and veggies, this is a meal you'll be making every night!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 303kcal
Author: Jennifer Debth

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or gluten free alternative
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt more to less to taste
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • Tortillas, sour cream, shredded lettuce, guacamole, feta, cilantro, etc. optional for serving
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Instructions

  • Place sliced chicken into a gallon sized ziplock baggie and set aside.
  • In a medium sized bowl, whisk together orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, soy sauce, paprika, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour the mixture over the chicken and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium high/high heat.
  • Once hot, add in bell peppers and onion.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook the peppers and onion until crisp tender, about 5 minutes. Stir regularly with tongs to prevent burning.
  • Remove and set aside.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and dump in the contents of the ziplock baggie.
  • Cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Stir regularly with tongs to prevent burning.
  • Add the peppers/onion back in, taste and re-season, if necessary, and serve with all your favorite fajita fixings!
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Notes

*Store filling, tortillas, and toppings separately.
Nutritional information does not including tortillas or optional toppings. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1person | Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 979mg | Potassium: 686mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1530IU | Vitamin C: 125mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 2mg

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